HomeID (Kitchen+) vs Halal Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeID (Kitchen+)
Discover a world of culinary inspiration and smart home appliance integration. Access a vast library of recipes, nutritional information, and expert tips for everyday cooking and coffee making. Enhance your kitchen experience with guided instructions for various home devices.
- Extensive recipe library for all meals
- Detailed nutritional information
- Appliance integration and instructional videos
- Barista-level coffee tips
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Expert advice and community features
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Unlock your home's full potential with HomeID. HomeID, formerly Philips Kitchen+, is your all-in-one app for transforming everyday home life. It's your companion for delicious Airfryer meals - from breakfast to dinner, healthy snacks, and delightful coffee breaks. Collaborating with home cooks, professional chefs, baristas, and Philips Kitchen Appliances, HomeID elevates daily routines into enjoyable experiences with: • A vast array of easy recipes for every meal and occasion, including snacks, main courses, desserts, brunches, hot drinks, and more. Explore a world of homemade culinary delights. • Detailed nutritional information for each recipe, empowering you to make informed choices for yourself and your loved ones. • Diverse culinary options catering to all preferences, such as pasta, casseroles, chicken dishes, cheesecakes, and an extensive selection of vegan and vegetarian choices. • Instructional videos, expert advice, and integrated features for Philips kitchen appliances, covering Airfryers, coffee/espresso machines, pasta makers, blenders, juicers, Air Steam Cookers, and All-in-One Cookers. • Tips for crafting the perfect espresso or a simple caramel latte, bringing barista-level coffee into your home. • A community dedicated to finding joy in the small things amid busy schedules. HomeID - Your Comprehensive Home Appliance App. Maximize your capabilities with HomeID. Suitable for new appliance owners and seasoned users, HomeID unveils the full potential of your home. Embrace simplicity in your daily life. Join us at HomeID.
Halal Checker
This app helps you identify the status of food additives by checking E-numbers and E-codes. It provides detailed information on whether an additive is Halal, Haram, or Mushbooh, with examples of use. The database is continuously expanding to offer comprehensive product knowledge.
- Search E-numbers and E-codes
- Halal, Haram, and Mushbooh status indicators
- Detailed additive descriptions
- Examples of additive use
- Offline functionality
- Expanding database
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We provide list of E-numbers E-codes for you to check what your product is made of. This is one of the best halal checker apps in the market as it works without internet connection and it is fast to present data. Type the E-number at the top of the search bar and read the description to find out what additives are added to your product. We also added the wide variety of non e-numbers to the list and we are committed to expanding the database of the app. You will also enjoy the additional info such as the example of use for a particular additive. By this you will have general product knowledge to understand the status of the product. E-Numbers represent specific food additives, used by the food industry in the manufacture of various food products. These E-Numbers have been formulated by the European Economic Community (EEC) and are universally adopted by the food industry worldwide. It is known that many E-numbers contain unlisted haram ingredients in them. Generally additives derived from animals and insects. E-numbers are reference numbers used by the European Union to facilitate identification of food additives. All food additives used in the European Union are identified by an E-number. The "E" stands for "Europe" or "European Union". These e-number are generally accepted by other countries such as the USA, the UK and Australia. The Commission of the European Union assigns e-numbers after the additive is cleared by the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF), the body responsible for the safety evaluation of food additives in the European Union. MAIN FEATURES Search Engine - you can search by e-number or e-code and find the additive type. It will provide the category, type and full description of the e-code for your reference. It has 3 main categories HALAL - Muslims seek to eat foods defined as Halal. Halal means permitted by Allah. Green color refers to additives which are always halal. HARAM - Haram is anything that is prohibited by Allah for Muslims. Haram additives are colored in Red. MUSHBOOH - If one does not know the status (Halal or Haram), it is deemed as doubtful (Mushbooh). Mushbooh additives are colored in Grey. GREY means mushbooh and you need to look at the source of the additive to find out whether it is halal. CHECK SOURCE - It depends on the source of additives, please check it. if a product is vegetarian-friendly or vegan, it is mostly halal. These additives are colored in Grey too. EXAMPLES OF USE – the app also provide the examples of use. These examples provide general knowledge of the additive where it is used and how it is used. Thank you for using the app. If you like our app, please give us a 5 star and support us. SOURCES https://fianz.com/food-additives/ https://taqwaschool.act.edu.au/halal-additives/ https://www.halalsign.com/e-numbers/ https://www.ua-halal.com/nutritional_supplements.php https://dermnetnz.org/topics/food-additives-and-e-numbers/ https://www.oceaniahalal.com.au/e-numbers-listing-halal-o-haram-ingredients/ https://special.worldofislam.info/Food/numbers.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeID (Kitchen+) at 4.8 against Halal Checker's 3.0. HomeID (Kitchen+) also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Halal Checker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HomeID (Kitchen+) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Halal Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.
HomeID (Kitchen+) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeID (Kitchen+) has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HomeID (Kitchen+) ships an update monthly, Halal Checker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeID (Kitchen+) | Halal Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 304 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Versuni Netherlands B.V | Gullolakhon Anvarjonova |
Customer experience
HomeID (Kitchen+)
Halal Checker
Bugs and requests
HomeID (Kitchen+)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login/registration errors
- Inconsistent sync between app and device
- Recipes not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Inability to save custom settings
Requested features
5 requests- Add more language options
- Improve recipe customization
- Integrate with smart home devices
- Provide better notification system
- Enable multiple device support
Halal Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeID (Kitchen+)
- Elevated Snacks$3.99
- Foolproof desserts$3.99
Halal Checker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HomeID (Kitchen+) free?
Is Halal Checker free?
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